Laboratory Technician

Location: Houston, TX
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing and experimental activities involving coatings, cleaners, pretreatments, paints, and other chemical formulations.

Working under the supervision of a Senior Technician or Chemist, the Laboratory Technician will perform testing and experiments with a high level of initiative and independence. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with chemicals, able to follow established laboratory procedures, and capable of accurately collecting, analyzing, and documenting experimental data.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of coatings, paints, cleaners, and pretreatment products using established procedures.

• Evaluate, collect, record, and organize laboratory test data accurately.

• Organize and perform experiments according to established protocols and procedures.

• Prepare and formulate cleaners, pretreatments, paints, and coatings using various chemical ingredients.

• Test the performance characteristics of coated substrates using established laboratory procedures.

• Record experimental procedures, observations, results, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks.

• Summarize and report experimental results and communicate project details to laboratory personnel.

• Use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enter data and prepare charts, tables, and presentations.

• Follow experimental protocols carefully to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reproducibility.

• Maintain organized laboratory records and documentation.

• Follow all laboratory safety procedures when handling chemicals and conducting experiments.

• Work safely with toxic chemicals and chemical ingredients while following established safety protocols.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

• Work with a high level of initiative while knowing when to seek guidance from Senior Technicians or Chemists.

• Perform other laboratory duties and testing activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated laboratory experience preferred.

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to understand and follow detailed experimental protocols.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately preserve and document experimental data.

• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate laboratory results.

• Comfortable working with chemicals, including potentially toxic substances, while following appropriate laboratory safety procedures.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently with initiative while operating under the direction of a Senior Technician or Chemist.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and work in a laboratory for most of the workday.

• Ability to safely handle chemical ingredients and laboratory materials.

• Willingness to follow all applicable laboratory, chemical-handling, and workplace safety procedures.

Compensation

$22.00 per hour

This position is a great opportunity for a laboratory professional with a technical education and interest in coatings, chemical formulations, materials testing, and experimental laboratory work to gain hands-on experience in an applied laboratory environment.

Pay Details: $22.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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